Test Engineer – QA Lead

Role Overview

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of comprehensive software testing activities, including functional, regression, integration, security, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites supporting web applications, APIs, databases, and system integrations.
• Create and maintain detailed manual test cases and test procedures for scenarios that require manual validation.
• Develop reusable automated testing frameworks to improve testing efficiency and release quality.
• Manage the complete software defect lifecycle, including defect identification, documentation, prioritization, verification, and closure in collaboration with development teams.
• Provide regular testing status updates, metrics, and quality reports to the Government Test Manager and program leadership.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities by producing required testing evidence, security validation documentation, and accreditation artifacts.
• Validate software compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ensuring zero accessibility defects through automated and manual testing.
• Verify software security scan results and ensure new vulnerabilities are remediated or properly documented, including validation of false positives.
• Collaborate with Agile development teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality objectives for each sprint.
• Participate in peer reviews, sprint planning, release planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote quality engineering best practices, test automation, and continuous testing throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software quality assurance or test engineering within DoD, federal, or large enterprise environments.
• Experience leading both manual and automated software testing efforts.
• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, REST Assured, or equivalent testing tools.
• Experience with API testing, database testing, and test automation development.
• Experience managing software defect tracking and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues.
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) testing evidence requirements and security assessment reporting.
• Experience using accessibility testing tools and validating compliance with WCAG standards.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Tech Stack

• JUnit
• SDLC
• Selenium

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) – Pride in being an employee-owner and annual employer contribution (per plan guidelines)
• 401k plan with Roth option.
• Eligibility for an employer match.
• Immediate vesting
• Paid time off
• Holidays – 11 paid holidays per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Resources
• Company-paid training and development program
• Voluntary benefits include:
• Life & AD&D Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Short-term and long-term disability (per plan guidelines)
• Legal Shield and Identity Theft protection plans
• Pet Insurance